SUMMARY
The primary role of the Solar Development Packaging Technician is to support the development, implementation and optimization of thin-film high-volume production of PV (solar) module finished products.
REPORTS TO: Principal Scientist
LOCATION: Rochester, NY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Device fabrication: plan, prepare, assemble and document device assembly for testing and improve R&D device assembly process
- Device characterization: develop and conduct mechanical testing, aging, and functional testing of device assemblies and component layers.
- Laboratory Support: Maintain laboratory needs – supplies, equipment maintenance, cleanliness protocols
- Plan and execute experiments on labscale equipment. Analyze results to inform next steps for continued improvement.
- Conduct tests and monitor product and process performance throughout the process, and make recommendations on improvement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain process related documents.
- Identify equipment requirements/specifications, and assist with supplier selection.
- Evaluate processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Assist with planning production line layout and startup.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Experience and/or strong interest in solar or renewable energy
- Experimental testing and data collection in an R&D environment
- Design of Experiments
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Prototype fabrication and specification development
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Associates or Batchlors degree in a technical/engineering field,
- Polymer processing education or experience
- 5 or more years of experience
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Good record-keeping, analytical thinker.
- Excellent team rapport with all levels of the organization, and with external suppliers and consultants.
- Hands-on, flexible, proactive attitude to completing objectives
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Experience developing or using thin-film, multi-layer, or laminated products or processes
- Experience with adhesive and peel / shear mechanical testing
- Thin film solar technology, solar cell manufacturing, or multilayer battery manufacturing
- Knowledge of roll-to-roll processing equipment including unwinding and winding, splicing, in-line printing and coating, laminating, and other web-based processes.
- Thin film coating processes including Vacuum deposition, Atomic layer deposition, sputtering or similar
- Knowledge and experience with one of more of the following: gravure coating; slot die coating; flexo printing; laser patterning.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bending/twisting/pulling/pushing
- Manipulation and positioning of small delicate parts
- Lifting up to 40 lbs.
SALARY RANGE
$70,000 – $100,000 depending on experience and education.